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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

β-Cyclodextrin/Thymol Microcapsule-Embedded Starch Coatings for Synchronized Antimicrobial Release and Shelf-Life Extension in Blueberries.

Xiangyue Li, Yuxin Liu, Jiayi Zheng, Xiaoyi Zhu, Weirui Fang, Shanshan Lei, Weiran Zhuang, Jing Wu, Tong Hao, Sulin You and 4 more

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Xiangyue LiCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Yuxin LiuCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Jiayi ZhengCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Xiaoyi ZhuCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Weirui FangCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Shanshan LeiCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Weiran ZhuangCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Jing WuCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Tong HaoCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Sulin YouCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Xi WeiCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Wen QinCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
Yaowen LiuCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1408-7509
Mingrui ChenCollege of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6749-7926

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An eco-friendly composite coating was developed for blueberry preservation through the incorporation of thymol-loaded β-cyclodextrin microcapsules (THY@β-CD) into a potato starch (PO) matrix. Microencapsulation at an optimal wall-to-core ratio of 13:1 achieved a THY encapsulation efficiency of 73.24%. Structural analyses confirmed the successful formation of an inclusion complex, which enhanced thermal stability and provided a controlled release profile governed by Fickian diffusion mechanisms. When applied to blueberries, the coating significantly reduced weight loss by 22%, delayed softening, and more effectively preserved anthocyanin content compared to uncoated fruit during 10-day storage. Furthermore, it well-maintained the sensory quality and visual appeal of the fruit. These results demonstrate that the THY@β-CD/PO coating synergistically integrates sustained antimicrobial delivery with matrix compatibility, offering a promising natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for extending the shelf life of blueberries.

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blueberriescoatingmicroencapsulationthymolβ-cyclodextrin

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PMID40941248
PMCPMC12428724

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